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Tips
Sink Space
Although Disney's resort rooms have notoriously cramped bathrooms, all but its
inexpensive resorts sport double sinks, usually set in a small dressing area out-
side the bathroom. So although you may bang your shin on the shower, at least
you won't have to wait in line to brush your teeth.
coaster” water slide. See also the reviews for the
Flying Fish Café
(p. 152) and
ESPN
Club
(p. 154) restaurants.
2101 N. Epcot Resorts Blvd. (off Buena Vista Dr.; P.O. Box 10000), Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000.
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407/934-7639
or 407/939-5100. Fax 407/934-5150. www.disneyworld.com. 372 units, 520 villas.
$335-$825 double; $630-$2,715 suite. Extra person $25. Children 17 and younger stay free in parent's
room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $10; self-parking free.
Amenities:
4 restaurants; grill; 2 lounges;
3 clubs; babysitting; bike rentals; supervised children's program; concierge; concierge-level rooms;
health club; Jacuzzi; 2 outdoor heated pools; kids' pool; room service; 2 lighted tennis courts; watercraft/
equipment rental; WDW Transportation System; transportation to non-Disney parks for a fee; limited
Wi-Fi access (fee).
In room:
A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Internet (fee), microwave (free, upon request).
Disney's BoardWalk Villas
Located on the same site as the BoardWalk Inn,
and sharing its amenities and ambience, the villas are a great option for those traveling
in larger groups. Sold as timeshares, they're also rented to traditional tourists. Rooms
range from standard-size studios (with separate sleeping and living quarters) and villas to
3-bedroom units with 2,100 square feet and beds for 12. Most have a balcony or patio
and the same trimmings as the BoardWalk Inn. Studio rooms have kitchenettes, while
the larger suite-style villas have full kitchens. The service is impeccable, and the location
near Epcot (plus Disney's Hollywood Studios is just a hop, skip, and a jump behind it)
is convenient as well. The spacious accommodations are great for families traveling
together.
2101 N. Epcot Resorts Blvd. (off Buena Vista Dr.; P.O. Box 10000), Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000.
&
407/
934-7639
or 407/939-5100. Fax 407/934-5150. www.disneyworld.com. 520 units. $335-$505 studio;
$450-$2,215 villa. Extra person $25. Children 17 and younger stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC,
V. Valet parking $10; self-parking free.
Amenities:
4 restaurants; grill; 2 lounges; 3 clubs; babysitting; bike
rentals; supervised children's program; concierge; concierge-level rooms; health club; Jacuzzi; 2 outdoor
heated pools; kids' pool; room service; 2 lighted tennis courts; WDW Transportation System; transporta-
tion to non-Disney parks for a fee.
In room:
A/C, TV/DVD, hair dryer, Internet (fee), kitchenette, full kitchen
w/dishes (villa), washer & dryer (villa).
Disney's Contemporary Resort
If location is one of your priorities, it's hard
to beat this Disney resort, which is right beside the Magic Kingdom, and one of only
four resorts
on the monorail system
(the Bay Lake Tower, Grand Floridian, and Polyne-
sian are the others). The Contemporary offers great views of the Magic Kingdom and
Seven Seas Lagoon from its west side and Bay Lake on its east. This 15-story concrete
A-frame (with a newer garden wing) dates to WDW's infancy, though it's been renovated
to bring it into the modern era. Guest rooms were redecorated from top to bottom in
2006, and the resulting improvements brought the resort in line with the others in its
class and category. The rooms reflect an upscale Asian/retro look that should appeal to
adults (the flatscreen TVs are fabulous, and the color scheme is very appealing); and those
with kids in tow will appreciate the rounded corners, kid-proof locks on the sliding doors
(remember how high up you are here), and breakables placed high above a little one's
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